# SDR 97ZZZX612

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9855X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9855X), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 185
- Registry model: [Cessna 185](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1850055
- System (JASC): [8011 · Engine Starter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8011)
- Part: Clutch
- Part number: 643259A
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Starter
- Part time: 850 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX612

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, COULD NOT 'ROCK' PROPELLER.  ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACKWARD EVEN WITH CONSIDERABLE TORQUE APPLIED.  (600 FEET/POUNDS).  AFTER REMOVING STARTER CLUTCH PN 643259A, ENGINE TURNED FREELY.  IF ENGINE WERE TO KICK BACK DURING START, POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ENGINE COULD OCCUR.

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